On May 17, 2008, Arthur Blessitt walked his 38,102nd mile in Zanzibar, off of the coast of Tanzania, completing a journey that began in 1969. Arthur started walking with a twelve-foot cross on December 25, 1969 and has successfully carried a large wooden cross into every nation and major island group of the world. This book reads like a travelogue as you journey with Arthur in country after country. You’ll begin with Arthur’s initial call from God to carry a cross from Hollywood, where he was known as "the minister of Sunset Strip," across America to its capital, Washington, DC. You’ll go with Arthur as he hacks his way through the Darien Jungle from Panama to Colombia. You’ll join Arthur and his son, Joshua, as they take the cross to South Africa in 1986. You’ll be moved by the stories of how God used them to bring people spiritual, physical and relational healing during the final tumultuous days of racial apartheid. You’ll trek with Arthur and his wife, Denise, as they cross desert sands to take the cross to Saudi Arabia when the nation was closed to tourists and as they walk with the cross in the various regions of the former USSR just weeks after its collapse. As Arthur has traveled around the world, he has found the cross to be a universal symbol of God’s love that can be understood in spite of language and cultural barriers. He writes, "Perhaps I’m the only person in history who has been physically shaped by the weight of a cross. But the changes the cross has brought to my physical body are not important. What is important is how the cross has changed my life and the lives of so many others, from the inside out!"
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Arthur Blessitt has devoted his life to walking in every nation with the cross. When he isn’t traveling, Arthur speaks nationally and internationally. He is married to Denise and has seven children.
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"Then Jesus said to His disciples, 'If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.'" -- Matthew 16:24 (NKJV)
Since the first time I ever read this verse, I've wondered how I should tell if Jesus meant for me to take up a literal cross to follow Him. Having read Arthur Blessitt's astonishing testimony of literally doing so during 38 years and over 38,102 miles (including some pretty cross-unfriendly territory such as North Korea and Saudi Arabia), I now know the answer: If I listen to Him, I'll know what cross He wants me to bear.
Many times people who aren't Christians will ask me what it's like to have a close and continual relationship with Jesus. In the future, I intend to point them to this book for the answer.
The book does a wonderful job of showing how Jesus prepares us to hear him (Mr. Blessitt began receiving directions from Jesus about where to go during chores as a youngster) and then strengthens us to be prepared for the burdens He wants us to carry for Him. In the process, the book demonstrates beautifully how He will provide and how His purposes will be served.
Today, many people will tell you that they like Jesus just fine, but they can't stand Christians. In becoming very Christ-like through his sanctification of service, Arthur Blessitt provides a great example of what it means to be a true follower of Christ.
The book is wonderfully illustrated and the vignettes from the long journey are well told.
I was reminded of this verse as well: "I am the LORD, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you, though you have not acknowledged me, . . . ." -- Isaiah 45:5 (NKJV)
To live a life like this one is a great blessing. May you receive such a blessing from following Him.
Since the first time I ever read this verse, I've wondered how I should tell if Jesus meant for me to take up a literal cross to follow Him. Having read Arthur Blessitt's astonishing testimony of literally doing so during 38 years and over 38,102 miles (including some pretty cross-unfriendly territory such as North Korea and Saudi Arabia), I now know the answer: If I listen to Him, I'll know what cross He wants me to bear.
Many times people who aren't Christians will ask me what it's like to have a close and continual relationship with Jesus. In the future, I intend to point them to this book for the answer.
The book does a wonderful job of showing how Jesus prepares us to hear him (Mr. Blessitt began receiving directions from Jesus about where to go during chores as a youngster) and then strengthens us to be prepared for the burdens He wants us to carry for Him. In the process, the book demonstrates beautifully how He will provide and how His purposes will be served.
Today, many people will tell you that they like Jesus just fine, but they can't stand Christians. In becoming very Christ-like through his sanctification of service, Arthur Blessitt provides a great example of what it means to be a true follower of Christ.
The book is wonderfully illustrated and the vignettes from the long journey are well told.
I was reminded of this verse as well: "I am the LORD, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you, though you have not acknowledged me, . . . ." -- Isaiah 45:5 (NKJV)
To live a life like this one is a great blessing. May you receive such a blessing from following Him.
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Inspiring
April 13 2009
By Johanna C. Wood
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As a travelogue of Mr. Blessitt's experiences of carrying the cross around the world, this work falls short. But as a book of advice on how to be a better follower of Jesus, this book is a resounding success. Using short examples from his travels to illustrate the points he is making, Mr. Blessitt encourages his readers to move forward on their own journeys of faith in Jesus. His fearlessness in pursuing his God-given mission is definitely inspiring. Too many of us who consider ourselves faithful are nonetheless fearful of seeking the Lord's will in our own lives for fear we will be asked to do more than we are willing to do or even think we can do. Some of the ideas I found particularly helpful were: taking small steps but getting started, seeking to know God's will, sharing my faith with everyone - not just with those I feel most comfortable, and giving God my best. As an example of someone who is living what they believe, I found this book inspiring and renewing to my relationship with Christ.
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ARTHUR, TIME ON TARGET FOR THE CROSS OF CHRIST
April 19 2009
By Michael L. Miller
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Wow, Arthur Blessitt is truly TIME OF TARGET with this book! With so many churches that don't recognize the CROSS anymore, read this book and I promise you that you will put the CROSS back up at your church! Arthur shows us in this book how important the CROSS should be in every area of our lives!
This man was truly called by GOD, just like Moses was called to lead the children of GOD to the Promise Land! But guess what? GOD has called you also to a mission, read this book and it will help you to find your mission!
Reaching Families for JESUS CHRIST
Colonel Mike Miller, Co-Founder
FAMILY DAY MINISTRIES, INC.
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This man was truly called by GOD, just like Moses was called to lead the children of GOD to the Promise Land! But guess what? GOD has called you also to a mission, read this book and it will help you to find your mission!
Reaching Families for JESUS CHRIST
Colonel Mike Miller, Co-Founder
FAMILY DAY MINISTRIES, INC.
[...]
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God still is alive and desires to get His message of love out
Mar 22 2009
By R. Yarnell
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I have always been blown away by real men of faith. Although no man or woman will ever be perfect, since Jesus filled that role on the Cross 2,000 years ago, God still uses us! There are only so many miracles one can attempt to throw away before admitting all the things that happened for Arthur Blessitt and his family are from God.
We try to reason away what God does, and that is why our country is in the condition it is in. It is time to get back to our faith, as a child. Giving Jesus a chance, asking if he is real, to show you. Hey, what can in hurt?
Read this book, and then go see the movie opening March 27, 2009 and see if it doesn't have an impact on your life.
I for one am very excited about this book, I love it, and the movie, I am more then excited to see.
Hope this helps.
We try to reason away what God does, and that is why our country is in the condition it is in. It is time to get back to our faith, as a child. Giving Jesus a chance, asking if he is real, to show you. Hey, what can in hurt?
Read this book, and then go see the movie opening March 27, 2009 and see if it doesn't have an impact on your life.
I for one am very excited about this book, I love it, and the movie, I am more then excited to see.
Hope this helps.
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